September Professional in the Spotlight
Lisa Cogswell
Profession: Licenced Nutritionist
Employer: ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc.
Hometown: Bath
Why did I choose this profession?
I decided when I was in college taking Home Economics Education, that I really enjoyed the Dietetics and Nutrition Courses I was taking and decided to change my major to Clinical Dietetics. When I started working, I was in healthcare and hospitals for several years when an opportunity for a WIC Program Nutritionist opened up. It seemed like a good fit for me.
What do I love most about my job?
I love being able to help individuals start their families off tart with good nutrition and teaching them how to develop good eating habits that will last. I love working especially with new moms and babies to encourage proper growth and development.
What was a pivotal moment in my career?
What is the best advice I have received related to my field?
People generally want to be healthy - Accept where they are at and help them to set realistic goals that they can meet and be successful with. Nobody wants to be told what they should do. People need to be allowed to set their own goals and be encouraged to be successful with meeting the goals. If one goal is met, more will be tried.
Why would I recommend someone to this field?
Nutrition is important to everyday life and functioning. It is rewarding to help someone see that they can and will have a more productive lifestyle if they follow good nutritional habits.
When not working, I enjoy the following:
Outdoor gardening, Interior Decorating Projects, Taking walks.
